BTB wrote:Really impressive display from Wales today until all of the changes were made...
This.
We were doing brilliantly, but so many changes in such a short space of time was a massive mistake. We allowed the Scots to take a huge amount of leverage over us in the second half, I genuinely though they would get another try in before the final whistle blew, and as such the last 15 minutes felt like very desperate, scrappy rugby, from both sides, but very much in Scotland's favour.
Stephen Jones' kicking needs some real looking at, why Hook wasn't on much earlier is beyond me, and it looks as though Halfpenny could have a real future in that role too, with the proper coaching, which the Welsh side certainly have access to.
Provided Gatland can keep to a fixed squad, or one that is at least familiar with it's regular substitutes, and can sort out their kicking, Wales have a real chance at retaining the title. A grand slam is probably more than can be reasonably expected this season, but I never saw it coming last either, and they've at least managed to fix the farce that used to be their line-outs.
Overall, and impressive afternoon, bring on next weekend.